
Application Description
Seesaw is an innovative PreK-5 educational platform that has earned the trust and admiration of educators worldwide. Specifically designed to cater to the unique dynamics of elementary classrooms, Seesaw integrates high-quality instruction, authentic assessments, and inclusive communication into a single, user-friendly platform. This enables students to showcase their thinking, creativity, and learning progress with both their teachers and families.
With a vast community of over 10 million teachers, students, and families across more than a third of U.S. elementary schools, Seesaw's reach extends to over 130 countries. The platform has garnered high praise from educators, with 92% of surveyed teachers affirming that Seesaw significantly simplifies their professional lives.
Seesaw's effectiveness is backed by robust educational research and has been recognized by LearnPlatform as an evidence-based intervention. This validation qualifies Seesaw for ESSA Federal Funding with a Tier IV designation. Moreover, Seesaw has been awarded the prestigious ISTE Seal of Alignment, reflecting its alignment with learning science research and the ISTE Standards, which promote high-impact, sustainable, scalable, and equitable learning experiences for all students.
High Quality Instruction
Seesaw empowers teachers to deliver standards-aligned instruction that fosters student voice and choice. The platform's multimodal tools, including video, voice, screen recording, photos, drawing, and labeling, make learning accessible and engaging for all students. The "Present to Class" mode facilitates front-of-class modeling, whole-class instruction, and discussions, enhancing the learning experience.
Teachers can assign activities for center/stations work or whole-class independent work, using student groups to easily differentiate assignments. Seesaw offers over 1,600 research-based, ready-to-teach lessons created by curriculum experts. These lessons include whole-group instruction videos, 1:1 or small-group practice activities, and formative assessments, supported by comprehensive lesson plans. Additionally, the platform hosts over 100,000 ready-to-assign activities, contributed by a vibrant community of educators, alongside 1,600+ scaffolded lessons.
Inclusive Family Engagement
Seesaw promotes inclusive family engagement by facilitating two-way communication through portfolios and messages. Families gain a valuable window into the classroom and their child's progress through frequent sharing of student posts and assignments. The platform's robust messaging system includes built-in translation into over 100 languages, ensuring accessibility for diverse families. Teachers can also send Progress Reports to keep families well-informed about their child's academic journey.
Digital Portfolios
Seesaw's digital portfolios capture learning experiences both within and outside the classroom, showcasing student growth over time. These portfolios allow for the organization of student work by folders and skills, simplifying parent-teacher conferences and the creation of report cards.
Assessment to Support Data-Driven Decisions
Seesaw supports data-driven instructional decisions through routine assessment of student learning. The platform offers formative assessments with auto-graded questions, providing detailed and actionable reporting. Teachers can tie skills and standards to activities, enabling easy progress monitoring of key learning objectives.
Accessible and Differentiated Learning
Seesaw facilitates developmentally appropriate, accessible, and differentiated instruction, ensuring that all learners are engaged and supported in their educational journey.
Committed to user privacy, Seesaw is compliant with COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR standards. For more information, visit web.seesaw.me/privacy. If you need assistance, the Seesaw Help Center is readily available at help.seesaw.me.
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